The MF® CALIFORNIAN, long awaited-for MISTER FREEDOM® first five-pocket style blue jeans are in the house! All made in USA from American un-sanforized Dead Stock (NOS) indigo blue 12 oz. denim…
SPECS:
* Pattern: Original Mister Freedom® pattern, inspired by traditional 1950’s era blue jeans.
* Fabric: New Old Stock American made selvedge indigo denim. White/red stripped selvedge ID. Un-sanforized. Approx. 12oz. square yard weight. Guaranteed to age and beautify with repeat wear.
* Pocketing: 100% cotton sturdy Bedford cord type woven NOS fabric. Natural un-bleached white.
* Fit: Based on the general silhouette/image of the “BRMC” blue jeans of the Wild Ones (1953). Traditional mid-rise, “tubular” silhouette legs, fit seat. “Now, listen, ya don’t go any one special place. That’s cornball style…Ya just go (SNAP)”
* Construction: All made in U.S.A. Five pockets style. Selvedge legs and button hole fly flap. Top back pockets covered riveting and ‘zigzag flush’ reinforcement. Original “M” back pocket stitch design, securing inside all cotton twill backing.
* Stitching: All 100% cotton colour thread. We are using an original MF 12 types of gauge/colour combination thread for each pair of jeans. Main colours are Orange/Yellow/White, non colorfast.
* Trims: Original Mister Freedom casted combo metal fly buttons, steel back. Unmarked copper flat top rivetting.
* Labeling: Handmade original MF® debossed natural cowhide leather patch on right back pocket. Cheeze cloth size labeling stitched in rear part of waist band.
* Shrinkage: 8% or less, with minimal shrinkage with cold rinse/hang dry (recommended) and maximum shrinkage with hot wash/full dryer cycle. As with all denim twill, shrinkage and stretching will occur depending on the wearer’s body, activities and initial fit.
* Sizing: The Californian comes UN-WASHED and “oversized” so that the measurements match the labeling AFTER shrinkage.
Example: A tagged W32 x L34 “Californian”, off the shelf, actually measures 33” x 36” before wash. They will shrink to approx. 32” x 34” after rinse/dry.
Which size works for you depends on how you like your jeans to fit. I wear from a W30 to W32 depending on my mood/style of the pants (I have a W30 on the photo, about 2 months wear.)
NOTE:
1) On length:
To avoid the effect of the “accordion” legs, typical of the Japanese denim replica silhouettes, we chose graduated length for the Californian. Many pairs of vintage denim are often seen worn “as found”, ie. sometimes borderline too short on taller individuals. We prefer this to the ‘endless’ legs characteristic of all new denim production.
If the jeans are too long, cuff them (sloppy rolls or folded) if you like cuffs. If they are just or a tad too short, a narrow single fold cuff still looks cool imo. Just wear good footwear!
If they look like bermudas on you, then it’s not meant to be…
2) On washing:
We recommend the “quick cold rinse, hang dry and wear when damp” method. Subsequent washing when REALLY needed, minimal detergent and hang dry.
The “wear ’em raw” method is great too (makes for amazing wear), but you might want to size down (if you are a measured waist 30”, wear a tagged W29), and never hit water! Even when worn raw, denim will shrink/stretch with heat/tension, so your jeans will adapt to your body over time.
3) Leather patch: The debossed MF® pocket leather patch will lose its details/colour with washing in warm/hot water (for those of you who insist on hot soaking their jeans…) It will dry out and crack overtime, and is intended to do so.
The Mister Freedom® “CALIFORNIAN” Lot.54 is available RAW/unwashed.
Tagged Sizes W28 × L32 SOLD OUT W29 × L32 SOLD OUT W30 × L32 SOLD OUT W31 × L32 SOLD OUT W32 × L34 SOLD OUT W33 × L34 SOLD OUT W34 × L34 SOLD OUT W36 × L34 SOLD OUT W38 × L34 SOLD OUT (see “Sizing” section above for the low-down) Retail $249.95
Call (323) 653-2014 or mail sales@misterfreedom.com to get yours while they last. We ship internationally.
A few preview group shots of Fall 2010 MFSC Collection…
This season sees a merger between the “Naval Clothing Tailor” and “Speed Safe Clothing”. The characters in both stories are meeting on common grounds, with pieces crossing over, all under the old school MF umbrella…
The idea was to have clothes that can easily be mixed together to create an individual style.
We will itemize each garment with specs soon, but the collection includes:
* MIDNIGHT P-JACKET: A 16 oz. indigo balck back denim (aka “Midnight Twill”) early pattern Peacoat.
* MIDNIGHT and OFF DUTY CPO: Our famous “CPO” is back in a 10 oz. midnight twill and a plain weave indigo/white fabric.
* N1-H “Troy”: The iconic MFSC N1-H Deck jacket, Modified Issue, with a reprocessed wool Alaskan Troy blanquet lining.
* CHINOS, COTTON TROUSERS: A new pattern for our MFSC Chinos
* MARINIERE JERSEY: Real Indigo dyed yarn stripe “Marine Francaise” type jerseys, in three combo colours.
* RIDER’S DUNGAREES: modified version.
* CHILLER VEST: A zip up cotton padded vest in 4 different issues. (Rayon/Cotton fabric, Indigo denim and Midnight Twill.)
* UNION FLEECE: A cotton French terry/Fleece henley type undershirt, with three different contrast plackets combinations.
We are also introducing our MF “CALIFORNIAN”, Lot. 54… A five pocket blue jeans, loaded with details, proudly crafted in the US of A. Made from 12 Oz. “New Old Stock” indigo selvedge denim we found in limited quantities.
Inquiries and previews at MISTER FREEDOM® store if you are in Los Angeles…We are expecting deliveries in September/October, TBD.
Email john@misterfreedom.com with any questions.
We would like to thank you all for your continued support.
Courtesy of Ian Barry, Owner of FALCON MOTORCYCLES, this very cool clip filmed and directed by Amaryllis Knight showcases Ian’s latest custom ground-up creation: The KESTREL
Second of Falcon’s Concept Ten, a series of custom motorcycles designed around the engines of iconic pre- and post-War British motorcycles, the Kestrel features the engine of a 1970 Triumph Bonneville, which Falcon cut in half and completely re-engineered.
Mister Freedom’s MFSC “Midnight Riders” get a real 50 second treat ‘n thrill, as they get to ride that amazing mean dream machine…
Thanks Ian for this ultimate road test for those trousers. It makes us proud to have Mister Freedom’s stuff in good hands.
Cheers and keep the rubber down!
(The Midnight Riders are available RAW/unwashed. Sizes28×31.5, 30×32, 31×32, 32×34, 34×35, 36×35, 38×36. Retail $439.95)
Call (323) 653-2014 or mail john@misterfreedom.com to get yours while they last. We ship internationally.
The first in a series of Mister Freedom® Original Bandanas for 2010. We’ll have some cool original designs and colours coming up, starting with the MF-103.
SPECS:
* MF® original artwork.
* Original MF® “Swallow” branding.
* Water based custom mixed ink. “Bleed thru” technique.
* All cotton squares, loose weave
* Hand screened in house, in our Los Angeles studio.
* Each piece is unique, with slight variations in registration, fading, colour, shrunken size.
* Colours will fade with repeat washing.
* Made in USA.
(Available RINSED. Approx size 21” x 21”. Retail $69.95)
Call (323) 653-2014 or mail john@misterfreedom.com to get yours while they last. We ship internationally.
Mister Freedom ® Original “ROAD CHAMP” Boots: The Evolution…
First off, our apologies to all of you cats on the waiting list. Production is very slow and the boots are trickling in at a rate of about two pairs a week, when we’re lucky. Thank you for your patience and support.
These are my own pair after about 6 months of wear and lotsa miles… They have been greased up several times with Neatsfoot Oil (they were worn in the snow and rain last December in France). I also just polished them with BLACK Lincoln Shoe Polish, and old school spit shine. The colours constantly change and there are shades of chocolate brown, burgundy, olive and black… I added an extra hole to the strap and the boot fits very snug around the instep/heel/ankle.
Do I need to say they are my everyday slippers…and i LOVE ’em!
Check out the original post for all the specs.
(Sold New in Box, Full Sizes and Halves from US7 to US12, Retail $ 949.95) Call (323) 653-2014 or mail john@misterfreedom.com for enquiries and availability. We ship world wide.